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This is a custom-designed set of activities designed to stimulate growth in the space industry and to help position the UK to play a stronger role in programmes of the European Space Agency.
Created in 2011, The National Space Technology Programme aims to develop the growth of the UK Space Sector as embodied in the by funding space technology research and development projects. Proposals are welcome from industry and academia, but they must align with the National Space Technology Strategy and the related technology roadmaps covering the 5 main themes;
- Telecommunications
- Sensing
- Position, Navigation and Timing
- Exploration and Robotics
- Access to Space
The overarching intention of the programme is to develop space technology and capabilities to drive growth in the UK economy as set out in the UK Civil Space Strategy. Space technology is also critical in providing UK citizens and businesses with the public infrastructure and security necessary to underpin societal and economic wellbeing. The key intention is to ensure that future space technologies that may come to underpin the UK economy in the medium and long term are investigated, understood and nurtured.
The Fast Track and Pathfinder calls are now open. Please refer to the necessary documents below.